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On the thirty-first of May, 2017, the disciple Shi Faxi respectfully prostrated and invited to provide teachings on the meaning of the Borderland and the City of Doubt. Namo Amituofo, in His infinite , offered this discourse to clarify the path for all practitioners who seek the ultimate destination.
The Borderland is situated on the outskirts of the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. It is often referred to as the City of Doubt, a place where those who harboured lingering hesitations during their practice reside. Because of these doubts, their own minds create a veil that obscures their vision of the Buddha. Consequently, they find themselves in a state where they cannot see the Buddha, nor can they hear the profound teachings of the . They remain in this state for five hundred lifetimes, enjoying a life of bliss, yet they are separated from the ultimate realisation of the Buddha's presence.
Why does a practitioner end up in this state? It is because their faith was not one hundred percent complete. When one practises with a heart that is not fully surrendered, the achievement remains incomplete. Because of this single, lingering thread of doubt, the lotus flower in the Western Pure Land cannot bloom for them. They remain held within the bud, waiting for the moment their faith becomes absolute.
Although they have not yet seen the lotus flower bloom, the environment in which they reside is still vast and, in many ways, comparable to the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. The life they experience there is characterised by the following:
However, it is vital to understand that this state is not permanent. Because they do not have the opportunity to listen to the sutras or receive the direct teachings of the Buddha, it is not the true, ultimate Western Pure Land.
Only when the time is right and the practitioner finally develops a heart of absolute, unwavering sincerity can they truly enter the Buddha's realm. The Borderland is filled with those who still harbour self-doubt, and because they doubt themselves, they inevitably doubt the Buddha. This is the fundamental reason why they cannot see the Buddha's light.
The true Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss is incomparable in its dignity and splendour. It is a realm that can only be truly known through direct experience. I hope that all beings can understand this clearly. Do not let confusion or doubt obstruct your path to awakening. With sincere faith and firm vows, you will be reborn in the Western Pure Land. Do not let doubt continue to hinder your progress. I urge all beings to seek the West, to chant the name of Namo Amituofo with a pure heart, and to be reborn in that Pure Land to enjoy eternal, ultimate bliss.
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What is the true essence of Buddhist education? It is a comprehensive path for all humanity, transcending mere religion to foster the growth of our entire being. By understanding the Universal Principle, the Truth, and the Right Way, we can purify our body, mind, and spirit, and ultimately return to our original, true nature.
Prostrations are not merely physical movements; they are a profound act of devotion that allows us to surrender our ego, dissolve our karma, and rediscover our original, true nature. Through the rhythmic act of bowing, we align our body, mind, and spirit with the infinite wisdom of Namo Amituofo.
A candid reflection from the spirit of Elizabeth Taylor, who shares her journey from the blinding lights of Hollywood to the serene, transformative teachings of the Buddha in the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss.
Michael Jackson shares his journey from the pressures of global fame to the peace of the Western Pure Land, revealing the truth behind his life and his ultimate deliverance.
Helen Keller, the renowned deaf-blind philanthropist, shares her journey from the darkness of the ghost realm to the light of the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, guided by the compassion of Namo Amituofo and Practitioner Su.
Albert Einstein, once considered the most brilliant mind in human history, reflects on his life, the nature of 'science' versus the Truth of the Dharma, and his existence in the Western Pure Land.
Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the United States, reflects on his life, his political career, and his profound journey from the depths of hell to the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss through the compassion of Namo Amituofo and Practitioner Su.
This is a record of an interview with Kim Il Sung, the founder and former leader of North Korea, who sought deliverance 32 years ago. He now resides in the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss.
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